Big Oak Arts offers workshops and classes in fine and decorative arts, with nationally acclaimed artist-teachers who are dedicated to helping students achieve their personal best. Our mission is to provide the pinnacle of artistic instruction in a relaxed but highly functional environment.
Sorry, due to scheduling conflicts William Cochrans Spring 2012 classes have had to be rescheduled for 2013.
 

We had a wonderful time hosting William Cochran's Trompe l'oeil Mastery Workshops in 2011!

We had students from as far away as Brazil and as close as El Dorado Hills this time around. The students made great strides in their work, and were such fun to have around! A delightful and hardworking group! Mr. Cochran's professionalism, generosity and demeanor combined with his exceptional work demonstrates why he's one of the country's finest and sought after public artists.

     
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Here are some of the things the students had to say about it:

• William, after arrived in Brasil we already done some murals and your words are in our minds and hands forever!!!!!!! You have changed our way to look the world. Sheri..... we love you mama!!!!! special kisses for all Raquel Santalucia (Brazil)

• "Most things I heard were extremely important, learning about value and mixing colors . . . Take the class, you will learn so much valuable information." Diane Driess (California)

• "Oh where to start - I have learned so much. My world has been opened to see colors . . . Thank you thank you thank you!!! Great instructor: patient, kind, encouraging, helpful. Soooo much to add to my career. Do not hesitate to go and learn." - Cookie Hanson (Montana)

• "These classes were the missing link to my art. I can hardly wait to apply my new acquired skills to future work," - Kara McGhee (Washington)

• Expect rapid, yet challenging, painful, mind-bending growth. Check your ego at the door, humble yourself, and learn." - Kara McGhee (Washington)

• "A boost and encouragement to me professionally and personally."

 

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Pascal Amblard will return to Big Oak Arts in 2012. Exact dates TBA - check back for details, or fill out our info form below Click Here for general information about the classes, details may change.

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Huge progress….I owe it all to Big oaks Arts… Finding the artist in myself again has been a ton of work... Felt like I was digging to China with a spoon. But being with you at your place was like bringing in a backhoe!
Karibeth Miller, Karibeth Creations.
  We are now offering a new line of educational DVD's. Beginning Airbrush, Intermediate Airbrush, and Basic Stenciling are now available!
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Big Oak ArtsBig Oak Arts is located in the beautiful Sierra Foothills, where the oaks meet the pines. Our grounds feature a wide variety of lush foliage, gardens, paths and ponds - a quiet forest retreat where students can focus on their own personal learning experience. Comfortable, affordable lodgings are available just 5 miles away in historic Placerville in the heart of the California Gold Country. This is a resort area with excellent restaurants, shopping, B&B's, hiking and gold panning, and is less than 90 minutes from Lake Tahoe. Plan on spending an extra day or two if you can. Click Here for tourist information, go to Google Maps for location.

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